CPU
GPU
A6-7480
Celeron G1840
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-7480 is positioned at rank 597 and the Celeron G1840 is on rank 420, so the Celeron G1840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-7480
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-7480 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-7480 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-7480 and Celeron G1840
A6-7480
The A6-7480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,793 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron G1840
The Celeron G1840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,784 points. Launch price was $53.
Processing Power
Both the A6-7480 and Celeron G1840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-7480 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the A6-7480 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A6-7480 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7480 scores 1,793 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.5% lead for the A6-7480.
| Feature | A6-7480 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,793 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-7480 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A6-7480 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 — the A6-7480 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FM2+ (A6-7480) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | A6-7480 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+71000% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 32 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-7480) vs VT-x (Celeron G1840). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-7480) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-7480 rivals Pentium G4400; Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | A6-7480 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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